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Cooks netball team still in high spirits

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Cook Islands netball team is still in high spirits despite being defeated by Sri Lanka 63-52 on Day 3 of the Mirxes Nations Cup in Singapore.

Artists wanted for 2024 Hawaii Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Next year the world's largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders is to make a spectacular re-appearance at the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) which will convene in Honolulu, Hawaii, 6–16 June 2024.

Police enforce tougher stance on non-compliant motorcycle users

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Police are handing out a strong message to motorcycle users in confiscating vehicles that are not compliant.

Cook Islands school leavers getting overseas qualifications without leaving home

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Education, National

An initiative giving Cook Islands school leavers a pathway to work full-time and study at a New Zealand university, all while staying close to family, is close to welcoming the final intake of its first cycle.

Letter: Sheraton redevelopment

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

All what has been written about the Sheraton by lots of the public should be an issue for the government.

Letter: Let’s hear it for the ‘Environmental Impact Fee’

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The rightly spoken article in last week's paper regarding the chronic water shortage reminds me again what dullards must makeup Aitutaki's Island Council.

Author and historian seeks to trace the arrival of the Gospel

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

Coming of the Gospel is the latest publication from author and historian Howard Henry who has published it through his Sovereign Pacific Publishing Company.

Nuku Day commemorates Christianity

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

Each year on Gospel Day draws an assembly from each of the six Ekalesia of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) on Rarotonga to perform their gospel dramas, or nuku to commemorate the Arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands.

Tropical Cyclone Lola will not affect the Cooks

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Tropical Cyclone Lola that was said to be slowly moving across Vanuatu yesterday is not a threat to the Cook Islands.

Tourism operator gets probation for assault on ex-partner following trial

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Domestic violence will be viewed seriously by the Courts in the Cook Islands after a High Court Judge yesterday quashed an application for discharge without conviction.

Cooks photographer makes waves across the ocean

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, National

Award-winning photographer and turtle tour operator Charlotte Piho has been selected to represent the Oceania region in the Middle East.

Water meters coming to a home near you

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Rarotonga residents look set to contribute more tax dollars to support water infrastructure.

Kata: EIA Sheraton

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Nikao Sokattak claims commanding victory over Avatiu in premier men’s clash

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The eleventh round of the Rarotonga Football Season concluded on Saturday, leaving fans and football enthusiasts buzzing with excitement.

Off to a ‘roaring start’: Te Uki Ou Junior College programme proves a hit

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The new Te Uki Ou Junior College is off to a roaring start with positive feedback from students, families and teachers, says the school management.

CBD products ‘are totally legal under our Drugs Act’

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I’m writing in regards to your October 19, 2023 article about New Zealand allowing over the counter sales of CBD products.

Cook Islands MP-elect Nicholas has her eye on Pacific peoples portfolio

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, New Zealand, Politics, Regional

The only Pacific MP-elect in New Zealand’s National Party has her eye on the Pacific peoples portfolio.

Minister for Health highlights need for flexible financial support from development partners

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands has endorsed and shown its support for the development of the draft Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework which was raised at the 74th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Western Pacific Meeting.

New Public Health Bill to be tabled in Parliament in Dec

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

The new Public Health Bill which will give Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health the power to issue monetary fines and regulate smoking and vaping, among other things, will be going through Parliament in December.

Road accidents on the rise as Police prepare for PIF Meeting

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Three crashes were reported to police since Friday afternoon.